Many years after Greece, Kratos lives in the forests of Midgard with his son, Atreus, and the two have just lost Atreus's mother, Faye. Her last wish was for her ashes to be scattered from the highest peak in all the worlds, so father and son set out to keep the promise. They've barely begun before a stranger comes to their door looking for a fight.
Books connected to this game
- Read afterGod of War III
Set many years after God of War III, it assumes you know how Kratos's Greek story ended. You can start here, but it gives away III's ending.
- Comes beforeGod of War Ragnarök
Begins three years after the 2018 game and builds directly on its ending. Play the 2018 game first.
- Comes afterGod of War
Set a few years before the 2018 game, with Atreus still small. It was written for people who'd finished the game and hints at who Atreus really is, so read it afterward.
- Adapted asGod of War
A close prose retelling of the 2018 game. It's the same story, so the order is up to you, but it's written with players in mind.
- Background forGod of War: Lore and Legends
Atreus's journal covers the whole of the 2018 game, ending included. Finish the game before you open the book.
- Ties intoGod of War: B is for Boy
A parody built on the 2018 game's father and son and the places they pass through. It's written for people who've finished the game, so play that first.
Where to get it
PC